The Mezza
Luxury Design Plan Only
The Mezza
(Italian for “half.”)
Design Concept Only
A Complete, Professionally Designed Plan You Can Execute on Your Own
For clients who want a cohesive, beautifully developed design direction—without full-service project management—this offering delivers the same conceptual depth, clarity, and professional expertise I use for full-scale interiors.
You receive a comprehensive Design Concept Package tailored to your home, style, and functional needs.
I create the vision; you manage the implementation on your own timeline.
It’s the perfect fit when you want designer-level results with the independence to oversee purchasing, scheduling, and contractor coordination yourself.
What’s Included in Your Mezza Custom Design Concept Package
• Floor Plan & Space Planning
Optimized layouts showing furniture placement, circulation, and proportions tailored to your room.
• Conceptual Design Direction
A cohesive visual language that guides the look, feel, palette, and aesthetic tone of your space for your space,
• Curated Furnishing, Finish & Material Selections
Designer-level choices that align with your aesthetic and functional goals curated specifically for your home.
• Furniture & Lighting Selections
Curated pieces chosen for scale, proportion, longevity, and aesthetic alignment.
• Curated Shopping List or Specification Sheets
Easy-to-follow documentation to help you or your contractor implement the design accurately.
• Your Execution Roadmap
A step-by-step plan that gives you clarity on sequence, priorities, and what to handle first.
You’ll have everything you need to bring the design to life—without guesswork, overwhelm, or costly errors.
This Service Is Perfect For You If…
You want the full professional design vision-without paying for construction & procurement management.
You Prefer Managing Your Own Project
You love the idea of executing at your own pace, overseeing contractors, and handling purchasing.
You Have a Trusted Contractor or Trades Team
You enjoy working with them but know your project needs a professional design direction.
You Want Designer-Level Expertise Without the Full-Service Experience
You want the clarity and beauty of a fully designed home while staying in control of the process.
You Want a Cohesive Plan to Prevent Mistakes
You don’t want to risk piecing together ideas that don’t work together.
You Want to Feel Confident in Every Decision
You’re fully capable—you just want assurance that each choice supports your vision.
What Makes This Approach Different
This is the same design thinking, conceptual development, and creative expertise I use for full-service clients—but adapted for clients who want to remain hands-on.
You receive:
Principal-level design
Thoughtful interior architectural insight
A cohesive, elevated vision
A professionally structured plan
Clear guidance for confident execution
You’re not left to figure anything out on your own.
You’re supported with clarity, structure, and the knowledge that your project is anchored in a designer’s trained perspective.
““I would highly recommend working with DPG Design. Dawn has great taste and sensibilities, is passionate about her projects, and is ultra-diligent in execution, from sketches and planning to working with suppliers and sub-contractors.””
THE PROCESS
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Initial consultation
We discuss your project, goals, aesthetic preferences, and how you plan to execute the work. From this we will develop our project program.
2
Design Discovery & site survey
Documentation of the space including photos, videos, measurements and any existing plans. Also we will collect inspiration photos and information
3
Concept Development
I create your full service direction, floor plans, elevations as needed, curated finish and furnishing selections and recommendations
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The Outcome
A home that feels intentional, cohesive, elevated, and beautifully aligned with your lifestyle—without the pressure of a full-service engagement.
Your plan eliminates guessing, reduces errors, and ensures that the end result feels polished and professionally designed.
Final Concept Presentation
You will receive a complete Concept Package along with a walkthrough of how to implement it. Use your roadmap to manage your project and purchasing.
faq
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Full-service design includes project management, procurement, installation, and ongoing collaboration with contractors.
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Yes. Many clients use this offering to guide their contractor with well-defined finishes, layouts, and design direction.
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You will receive space planning and conceptual direction. If you need technical construction drawings or detailed elevations, these can be added as an upgrade.
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Yes. Your concept includes curated selections and a clear list of sources or specifications.
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One round of revisions and an agreed upon number of re-selections depending on project size, is included to refine the design and ensure alignment.
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Trade products can be included depending on your project needs. We can discuss options during your discovery call.
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Absolutely. Multi-room concepts are common; pricing is determined by scope.
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Yes. This service is offered locally and nationwide.
Ready For a Designer Level Vision You Can Execute on Your Own?
Let’s create a complete, customized design roadmap that sets your project up for success—beautifully, confidently, and with clarity at every step.